Obituaries

Jun 30, 2020

James Lee Darnell, 97, of Williamsville, MO passed away Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 in the comfort of his son's home.

James was born October 23, 1922 to Arthur and Nettie Darnell in Wappapello, Missouri. He married Mildred Louise Arnold on April 8, 1951.

James was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He served...

Jun 29, 2020

Edith Louise Richardson, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Edith was born on August 12, 1928 to Otto and Carmel (Brown) Ashley in Perry County, AR. She married Donald Franklin Richardson on January 13, 1945, in Gideon, MO.

Edith was a member of New...

Jun 29, 2020

Edith Louise Richardson, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Edith was born on August 12, 1928 to Otto and Carmel (Brown) Ashley in Perry County, AR. She married Donald Franklin Richardson on January 13, 1945, in Gideon, MO.

Edith was a member of New...

Jun 26, 2020

Eugene “Jack” Hart Mattox, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away peacefully Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home.

Jack was born on November 14, 1932 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Wilson and Ruth Mattox.  He married Margaret Kelley on June 27, 1997.

Jack was a faithful member of Mount Calvary Powerhouse Church.  He...

Jun 26, 2020

Billy 'Bill' Joe Lawrence, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away peacefully Friday, June 26, 2020, with his wife Susan by his side.

Bill was born May 14,1942,  in Poplar Bluff to Ernest and Ruby Lawrence.  He was the proud owner of Missouri Diesel for over 40 years.  Prior to that he successfully owned Truck Rebuilders in...

Jun 26, 2020

Billy 'Bill' Joe Lawrence, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away peacefully Friday, June 26, 2020, with his wife Susan by his side.

Bill was born May 14,1942,  in Poplar Bluff to Ernest and Ruby Lawrence.  He was the proud owner of Missouri Diesel for over 40 years.  Prior to that he successfully owned Truck Rebuilders in...

Jun 25, 2020

Charlotte Lynn McNece was born December 21, 1955 to Richard L. McNece and Gail Davis McNece in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She went to her heavenly home on June 25th, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones.

Though born in Jonesboro, Charlotte was raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1974 and Three Rivers...

Jun 25, 2020

Charlotte Lynn McNece was born December 21, 1955 to Richard L. McNece and Gail Davis McNece in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She went to her heavenly home on June 25th, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones.

Though born in Jonesboro, Charlotte was raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1974 and Three Rivers...

Jun 23, 2020

Hattie May Manns, 82, of St. Louis, MO passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Union Care Center in Union, MO.

Hattie was born on November 24, 1937 to Samuel and Lettie Pennell in Poplar Bluff, MO.  She married John Paul Manns Sr. on July 25, 1955, in Poplar Bluff.

Hattie was of the Baptist...

Jun 23, 2020

Hattie May Manns, 82, of St. Louis, MO passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Union Care Center in Union, MO.

Hattie was born on November 24, 1937 to Samuel and Lettie Pennell in Poplar Bluff, MO.  She married John Paul Manns Sr. on July 25, 1955, in Poplar Bluff.

Hattie was of the Baptist...

Jun 22, 2020

Carl T. Smith, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home.

Carl was born on May 22, 1939 to Muriel and Arville Smith in Reynolds County.  He married Barbara Ann Skaggs on March 17, 1962 in Van Buren.

Carl attended high school in Van Buren and went on to...

Jun 18, 2020

Delta Ranaee Creasman, 55, of Poplar Bluff passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Delta was born on October 20, 1964 in Lompoc, California to Lloyd and Opal Creasman. She was of the Christian faith.

Delta was an avid reader of murder mysteries and suspense books with favorite authors being John Sandford, Norah Roberts,...

Jun 17, 2020

Leonard Dean Frymire, 63 of Dexter, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Leonard was born November 20, 1956 to Dempsey Noah and Flora Mae (Blocker) Frymire at Turkey Creek, Mo.  His joys were playing music with his son and close friends, cooking with his daughter.  Leonard loved to fish and...

Jun 16, 2020

Richard "Rich" Lee Galla, 59, of Fairdealing, MO., passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Rich was born on September 25, 1960 to Julius and Helen Galla of Hillsboro, Illinois.

Rich was a lifelong Chicago Sports fan, he enjoyed watching sporting competitions, as well as playing video games.  Rich spent his...

Jun 14, 2020

Mildred Beatrice (Westerfield) Clark, 93, peacefully departed on the 14th day of June, 2020, to join her Heavenly Father and her favorite dancing partner and husband, Ole Joe Clark.

She was born July 11, 1926, in Steele, Mo, to Albert and Stella Westerfield. She attended school in Fagus, MO and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in...

Jun 14, 2020

Mildred Beatrice (Westerfield) Clark, 93, peacefully departed on the 14th day of June, 2020, to join her Heavenly Father and her favorite dancing partner and husband, Ole Joe Clark.

She was born July 11, 1926, in Steele, Mo, to Albert and Stella Westerfield. She attended school in Fagus, MO and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in...

Jun 14, 2020

Darrell Deken died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the age of 69.

Darrell was born on July 14, 1950 in Qulin, MO to Christina (Bader) and Clemens Deken. He graduated from St. Agnes Catholic High School in Springfield, MO in 1968 and from Southeast Missouri State in 1972 with a degree in...

Jun 14, 2020

Darrell Deken died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the age of 69.

Darrell was born on July 14, 1950 in Qulin, MO to Christina (Bader) and Clemens Deken. He graduated from St. Agnes Catholic High School in Springfield, MO in 1968 and from Southeast Missouri State in 1972 with a degree in...

Jun 11, 2020

Fred L. Killian, 89, of Bonne Terre, MO, formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home.

Fred, the son of the late Freeman Edguar and Beulah Fern Hargrove Killian, was born June 26, 1930 in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired business owner.  He proudly...

Jun 11, 2020

Fred L. Killian, 89, of Bonne Terre, MO, formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home.

Fred, the son of the late Freeman Edguar and Beulah Fern Hargrove Killian, was born June 26, 1930 in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired business owner.  He proudly...